It is never a good idea to go blindly shopping for a diamond without doing your research. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or another piece of jewelry, you should know the GIA’s grading system: the 4 c’s. The COLOR of a diamond is graded with letters. “D” means colorless; which is extremely rare. “E” […]
California Couple Strikes Gold
Posted on February 27th, 2014 by Joe G
A couple was taking their usual daily stroll with their dog on their California property when they came across something strange: a rusty can sticking up out of the ground. Upon further investigation, what they found was beyond imagination. The greatest buried treasure ever uncovered in the United States (according to coin experts) was buried […]
Is the Olympic Gold Really Gold?
Posted on February 13th, 2014 by Joe G
Have you been watching the Olympics? Night after night, athletes from all over the world are putting their talents to the test to win the coveted gold medal. But did you know that it has been over 100 years since winning athletes received a solid gold medal at the Olympics (the 1912 games in Stockholm)? […]
Blue Diamond Found at Cullinan Mine
Posted on January 30th, 2014 by Joe G
A large blue diamond was discovered at the Cullinan mine near Pretoria, South Africa. The 29.6 carat diamond is expected to be worth tens of millions of dollars, as blue diamonds are one of the most coveted diamond colors. In addition, a colored diamond appears about once every 10,000 mined. The mine has been operating […]
Striking Gold
Posted on January 28th, 2014 by Joe G
If you have ever moved into a new home, you probably came across some items left behind from the previous owners. Generally, the items are meant for the garbage: old cleaning supplies or other junk. A woman in Minnesota moved into her new Cape Cod style home in December and found a not-so dull surprise […]